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MOULD QUOTING

MOULD QUOTING

MOULD QUOTING

(OP)
I have been given the job of quoting for new moulds.
Not very experienced in this and wondered if anyone can give me any advice/software that can help me in my quest for new work?

RE: MOULD QUOTING

Uh, work with an old mold builder for a while?

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: MOULD QUOTING

Yeah, that's kind of a job you learn from experience... there are no easy rules to follow when setting a price.

Dan
Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

RE: MOULD QUOTING

It would help to know what your experience is, and why they put this task in your hands. Do you work for a mold builder or Molder? What is your familiarity with molds?
There are some quoting softwares out there, but they aren't neccessary, and don't account for a lot of variables.
Evidently, unless your employer isn't very sharp, they think you have the experience to do this.
I'd start collecting mold base and component catalogs & steel suppliers catalogs, and talk to your shop floor and see what is involved with building different types of molds.

David

RE: MOULD QUOTING

Previous molds complete.  if the part and the molds are similar....If you got to quote a mold with 3 big lifters, find a mold previously complete with the similar amount and size of components.  The labour costs should be purity close....

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